MARYVILLE, Tenn. - As the calendar turns to conference play, the Maryville College women's basketball team enters CCS action with momentum, balance, and a body of work that reflects steady growth through the first half of the 2025–26 season.
The Scots sit at 4–4 overall entering league play, including a 1–0 start in conference action, and have shown the ability to compete in a variety of settings with wins on the road, at neutral sites, and at home. Maryville has outscored opponents by nearly six points per game (+5.9), while holding teams to just 57.1 points per contest, a testament to the Scots' defensive commitment and rebounding presence.
Offensive Balance and Perimeter Threat
Maryville is averaging 63.0 points per game while shooting 41.1 percent from the field, highlighted by an emerging perimeter attack. The Scots are knocking down over six three-pointers per game, with
Emily Wilson leading the way as the team's top scorer at 13.6 points per game. Wilson has already connected on 21 three-pointers and is shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc, giving Maryville a reliable scoring option on the wing.
Wilson's scoring has been complemented by strong interior efficiency from Leighan Jackson, who is shooting an impressive 61.0 percent from the field, and consistent production from
Kadence Stoner (7.1 ppg) and
Ella Tharpe (6.9 ppg), both of whom provide versatility on both ends of the floor.
Controlling the Glass and Defending the Paint
One of the Scots' biggest strengths through eight games has been rebounding. Maryville is averaging 38.8 rebounds per game, holding a +3.8 rebounding margin over opponents. Stoner anchors the interior with 6.4 rebounds per game, while
Ella Haney (4.4 rpg) and Tharpe (4.9 rpg) consistently contribute on the glass.
Defensively, Maryville has limited opponents to 36.3 percent shooting, including just 26.7 percent from three-point range. The Scots have also averaged 3.6 blocks per game, with Stoner providing a strong presence at the rim, helping to protect the paint and alter shots.
Creating Opportunities
Maryville has shown an ability to turn defense into offense, averaging over 10 steals per game and forcing more than 21 turnovers per contest. The Scots' defensive pressure has fueled transition opportunities and helped build early leads, particularly in the first half where Maryville has outscored opponents 332–243 through two quarters this season.
Ready for CCS Play
With the 2025 non-conference slate complete, the Scots now turn their focus to CCS competition, beginning today against Huntingdon. Maryville enters league play with confidence built on balanced scoring, defensive discipline, and a commitment to winning the possession battle.
The Huntingdon Hawks come into the game today with a 4-6 overall record, winning three in a row after a 1-6 start to the season. Their three-game winning streak consists of victories against Agnes Scott, MUW, and Warren Wilson. The Hawks are scoring 65.2 ppg while shooting 33.9% from the floor and 22.4 from behind the arc. Last season, Maryville took both contests against the Hawks, winning 56-48 in Montgomery and 68-58 at home.
As conference play unfolds, the Scots will look to continue their strong defensive identity while sharpening execution late in games, an area that could turn close contests into crucial CCS victories as the season progresses.
